Ihsan Circle

Teacher Training

A structured course in classroom planning, pedagogy, and the theory of Islamic education — for those teaching Islamic studies in part-time and Sunday school programs who want to teach as well as they know their subject.

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The Need

Passionate teachers, without a place to learn how to teach.

Across part-time and Sunday school programs, young people are teaching Islamic studies every week — sincere, knowledgeable in their subject, and often with no formal training in classroom planning or pedagogy. It's a widely felt, well-known gap. Ihsan Circle's answer is a real, structured course, not just advice.

Who It's For

Aspiring teachers, and teachers already in the classroom

For anyone teaching Islamic studies part-time — or hoping to — who wants the theory of education and of Islam, so they can practice well and grow their impact. After a decade of teaching and mentoring, Irslan Ahmad began helping his own mentees structure their own programs; this course exists to do the same for students of knowledge who have the passion to teach, but not yet the clarity of how to carry it out in a classroom.

How It Works

Six weeks, built around the classroom

An online cohort covering the theories of education and the specific theory and skills required for the Islamic-studies classroom — and other unique program contexts.

Format

Online cohort

Length

6 weeks, once a week

Session Length

1.5 hours per session

Who Funds It

Your masjid or community — sponsorship help is available; no one is turned away.

Applying

On your own, or through your community

Anyone may apply individually — just let us know which organization you're applying through, or that you're applying on your own. Tuition is expected to be covered by your masjid or community; if that isn't available, we'll help find another sponsor. Exactly like every program at Ihsan Circle, no one is turned away for inability to pay.

Getting Started

From application to cohort

Apply

Tell us about your background and teaching goals, and which community (or yourself) you're applying under.

Confirmation

You'll get an automatic reply letting you know your application is being reviewed.

A Conversation

We'll reach out personally — by call or WhatsApp — to talk through fit and answer your questions.

Begin

Together, we'll set a start date and build your cohort's timeline.

Ready to teach with more than good intentions?

Tell us about your background and goals — we'll follow up personally.